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Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Cynthia E. Stern

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

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2 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
Let's Connect (747) 998-0346
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As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes. With a deep understanding of the mental aspects that can either enhance or compromise leadership and athletic prowess, I specialize in crafting tailored strategies to help organizations and athletes to achieve peak performance with unwavering confidence in their industry and/or sport.
Drawing on my extensive expertise, I work closely with athletes to identify and address psychological barriers that may hinder their progress. Whether it's overcoming performance anxiety, managing pressure in high-stakes competitions, or maintaining focus amidst distractions, I employ evidenced-based techniques to equip athletes with mental resilience.
In addition to my work with athletes, I also offer therapeutic services for adults and couples facing various challenges in their lives. Whether it's work-related stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders or life transitions / identify awareness, I collaborate with my clients to help them regain a sense of balance.
Call or Dr. Cynthia E. Stern now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 998-0346

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ellie Mental Health - Glendale, CA

Glendale, CA 91203

(747) 998-0346
Sessions are offered in-person at our beautiful office in Glendale, your sports venue, or via telehealth (video).
I specialize in Sports Performance, Work-Family Balance and Mental Toughness 
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (747) 998-0346
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ellie Mental Health - Glendale, CA

Glendale, CA 91203

(747) 998-0346
Sessions are offered in-person at our beautiful office in Glendale, your sports venue, or via telehealth (video).
I specialize in Sports Performance, Work-Family Balance and Mental Toughness 
$230 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $230
  • Couple Sessions $260
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
  • Concern
  • Health Net
  • Magellan
  • Optum
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Rates available upon request. Please reach out to me via email or phone with any questions or for insurance verification.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346
"
Rates available upon request. Please reach out to me via email or phone with any questions or for insurance verification.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 106744 Cynthia E. Stern
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, MS Counseling Psychology, MFT, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with CAMFT 2013
  • Degree/Diploma from PhD Organizational Leadership (TCSPP) PhD Organizational Leadership / 2023
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I have worked with clients struggling with eating disorders since 2014 & substance use/alcoholism/workaholism since 2017. I also specialize in mental performance & relationship issues & earned a PhD in Organizational Leadership highlighting the struggles btwn business, personal life, & performance.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346
"
I have worked with clients struggling with eating disorders since 2014 & substance use/alcoholism/workaholism since 2017. I also specialize in mental performance & relationship issues & earned a PhD in Organizational Leadership highlighting the struggles btwn business, personal life, & performance.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sports Performance
  • Work-Family Balance
  • Mental Toughness

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
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I work with athletes, leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives struggling with issues related to mental performance/mental toughness, workaholism, and work-life balance. Additionally, life transitions and identity awareness that can include life after sports, job changes, retirement, and relationship changes. We work towards sifting through the issues and finding balance.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346
"
I work with athletes, leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives struggling with issues related to mental performance/mental toughness, workaholism, and work-life balance. Additionally, life transitions and identity awareness that can include life after sports, job changes, retirement, and relationship changes. We work towards sifting through the issues and finding balance.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346

2 Endorsements

Mandy Lin
Mandy Lin
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorLPCC
Cynthia has the special ability to be direct, yet also gentle and compassionate, when helping clients and supervisees grow into their abilities. She is an expert when it comes to working with career concerns and athletes.
Natasha Aftandilians
Natasha Aftandilians
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFTPPS
Cynthia is a an educated and highly professional clinician with extensive experience in the field!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Mental Performance
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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When working together, I tend to use a CBT approach to look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact with each other. In the first few sessions we start to explore the various aspects of your daily life to pinpoint areas that are less than ideal. We then begin to work on challenging negative thoughts to shift perspective.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346
"
When working together, I tend to use a CBT approach to look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact with each other. In the first few sessions we start to explore the various aspects of your daily life to pinpoint areas that are less than ideal. We then begin to work on challenging negative thoughts to shift perspective.
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (747) 998-0346

Location

Primary Location

Ellie Mental Health - Glendale, CA

Glendale, CA 91203

(747) 998-0346
"
Sessions are offered in-person at our beautiful office in Glendale, your sports venue, or via telehealth (video).
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 998-0346
"
Sessions are offered in-person at our beautiful office in Glendale, your sports venue, or via telehealth (video).
Photo of Dr. Cynthia E. Stern, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 998-0346